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Moselle (57) , France

Jonathan Fortuna

Photograph 2700528 was awarded to Moselle (57) , France wedding photographer Jonathan Fortuna for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Moselle (57) , France wedding photographer Jonathan Fortuna with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Château de Thillombois.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized in this field. Their pictures are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

Tarn (81) , France

Loic Bourniquel

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Wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel of Tarn (81) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Tarn (81) , France wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Castres, France.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2022 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese

Brescia, Italy

Lucio Zogno

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Brescia wedding photographer Lucio Zogno is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Brescia, Italy engagement photographer Lucio Zogno with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

James Arnia

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Photograph 2664853 was awarded to Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer James Arnia for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer James Arnia with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Ashes Barns Wedding Venue, Stoke-on-Trent.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their images are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these competitions is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

Brescia, Italy

Lucio Zogno

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Brescia wedding photographer Lucio Zogno is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Brescia, Italy engagement photographer Lucio Zogno with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

Colorado, United States

Lucy Schultz

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Colorado wedding photographer Lucy Schultz is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Lucy Schultz with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.